Protests against Italian PM Giorgia Meloni. Major protests have erupted in Italy over the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza. Violent demonstrations have erupted in Rome and Milan, leading to train halts and port closures.
France formally recognized Palestine as an independent state on Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced during a meeting of the United Nations Middle East Peace Process. Earlier, Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal have also recognized Palestine as a nation in the last 36 hours. Israel and the United States have not yet done so, and Italy has also not recognized Palestine. Consequently, violent protests have erupted in Italy against Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni.
Summary:
Pro-Palestinian protests in Italy turned violent. Demonstrators threw smoke bombs, bottles, and stones at Milan’s railway station and other cities, setting fires, and vandalizing buildings. More than 60 police officers were injured and 10 people were detained in clashes with police. Train services and ports were shut down. Police used water cannons in several cities, including Naples. Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni said the protests were aimed at pressuring him. Palestine has been recognized by 152 countries so far, while America, Israel, Italy and Japan have not recognized it.